The NFL world received difficult news on Wednesday when it was announced that Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay had passed away at the age of 65. Irsay had owned the Colts since 1997 and was one of the league’s most well-known figures, both for his work with the franchise and his work in the Indianapolis community.
He was a beloved owner who has donated to causes over the years such as mental health, cancer research and animal safety. On the field, the Colts remained competitive for nearly his entire tenure atop the organization. He made the postseason 16 times in 28 seasons, won the division 10 times, made it to five AFC Championship Games and two Super Bowls, winning Super Bowl XLI in the 2006 season.
In the wake of his passing, ownership from nearly every NFL team has put out a statement to share their love with the Irsay family and wish them condolences. Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke was among them, releasing his statement on Wednesday night:
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— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) May 22, 2025
In the statement, Kroenke touches on Irsay’s impact on the game of football and the progression of the league. He also mentions his philanthropic work in mental health and some small details about who he was as a person.
The league-wide mourning of Irsay on Wednesday showed just how influential a figure he was in the football world. And the whole league — and the Colts organization — will be feeling this loss for a significant period of time.
Rams among teams to vote for banning Tush Push
One of the biggest topics of discussion this offseason has been the Tush Push, a quarterback sneak play that the Philadelphia Eagles have notably perfected. The NFL has talked about getting rid of the play and a number of teams like the Los Angeles Rams appeared to be on board with the Green Bay Packers leading the way in those discussions.
The topic was brought up at multiple league meetings this offseason and it was finally put to a vote on Wednesday. Out of 32 teams, 24 needed to vote in favor of banning the play in order for it to pass.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN though, the league only got 22 votes so the Tush Push will live on at least for one more season.
The argument for banning the Tush Push, something the Rams likely supported, was that the play comes with unneeded health risks. There may not be enough data to support that yet, however, so they will continue with their research and likely revisit the topic next offseason or in the future.
